"Don't call for your surgeon, even he says it's late.&nbsp; It's not your lungs this time&nbsp;but your&nbsp; heart &nbsp;holds your fate."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manfred Mann Although it might be somewhat surprising, the single most popu...

Regardless of your abilities or expectations, you may find your first attempt at the 140.6 mile distance a really big bite , more than you'd ever planned or imagined.&nbsp; It's not uncommon for the sun to cross the horizon at sunset before you cross the line an Ironman. Ironman South Africa Each of us has some idea of what to exp...

In water race start Think for a minute.&nbsp; You're in your local triathlon.&nbsp; Nervous as all get out as your wave is about to go for an in water start. (Or it could be on land, dock, etc. but we'll use in water for our example.) Your goggles are set, you're warmed up, seeded correctly (you think) when almost out of nowhere, the air horn b...

"Not having a goal is more to be feared than not reaching one." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb...

When the triathlete's knee or hip wears out , and the pain is more than they can bear, they find themselves faced with the possibility of joint replacement surgery. Immediately they wonder one thing, "Will I be able to race again if I have the new joint?" ________________________________________________ As a foundation for this piece, I...

I apologize for the long gaps between posts to my blog. Even though I am now retired from one-on-one coaching it seems there’s still never any time for writing here. But one thing I seldom pass up in the daily bustle is sleep. In Part 1 on this topic I railed against athletes having so many responsibilities in their lives that they have to cut out someth...

Aging Up - "This business about aging is a sore point with me. People seem to think that because you get to a certain age, you should act in a certain manner.&nbsp; I never did it when I was young, I'll be damned if I'm going to do it when I'm getting older.&nbsp; If I finish the Ironman, and I'm an Ironman, then I can die happily."&nbsp; &...

OK folks, here's round three. &nbsp;Ready for this one? &nbsp;&nbsp;In January 2015 and 2016 we went alcohol free for the entire month of January.&nbsp; I wrote it up for IRONMAN&nbsp; http://bit.ly/2humN7m &nbsp;last year and it was well received. &nbsp;So well, in fact, that it seems logical to do it again. &nbsp; On the...

T2, a time to regroup, assess status and plan for the run Fresh off the bike, a smile on her face, she's ready to run Aren't people nice? I had a root canal done about 15 years ago and got a call from the doctor's office telling me that he was doing a study and would I possibly be available for a follow up xray. &nbsp;...

Posterior Tibial Tendon Induced Ankle Pain I answer a lot of athlete's questions, many from coach referrals, some from various publications like Joe Friel's Triathlete's Training Bible.&nbsp; I rarely get follow up, especially follow up that's designed to help other athletes.&nbsp; But Stacy is different and if you have a PTT problem, read on ...

I’m now retired from hands-on coaching. It was challenging work for thirty-plus years, mostly because there was never a break. All of the athletes needed unwavering attention whether I was on vacation or not. Yet I still tremendously enjoyed it and, in a sick sort of way, now miss the pressure of preparing an athlete for competition. What especially made i...

Several years ago I was provided training products by a company that eventually let down one of my coaching clients. It reflected badly on me as I had suggested the athlete use their product. When it failed to perform the company refused to stand behind it. I left them and ever since have been very cautious with the businesses I suggest athletes use. That’...

The good news: all my workout clothes are laying on the driveway asphalt drying in the warm sun. &nbsp;Now the bad news: I just looked outside and it's raining! &nbsp;(Surely something like this has happened to you.) "Custom" race hydration plan. If you take away from today's blog that there's no single right way to control ...

Courtesy of Steve Smith, Kona Podium finisher 2015 _____________________________________ "I've raced the iron distance many times and never had a bike related failure," says an area athlete.&nbsp; But there are a good number of folks who flat for one reason or other, and a couple even flat twice.&nbsp; But here we see that ...

Sharing a Condo at the World Championships Ready for a laugh?&nbsp; One of downsides of getting up at 3:30 or 4am in a condo of sleepers is wanting to get stuff done without disturbing the others.&nbsp; So imagine you have your lap top on the kitchen stove, working by the light from the open microwave door.&nbsp; You’re hungry – get...

There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather, Only Bad Gear This is a watch phrase of the U.S. Navy SEALs.&nbsp; They live it and teach it.&nbsp; Triathletes would do well to listen.&nbsp; In short, you can train outdoors year round as long as conditions are safe.&nbsp; We’re talking road surface, not only for you but any automobiles that ma...

At 4:30 AM : no applause, accolades, crowds, or autograph seekers. Champions are forged by monastic solitude in the temple of discipline. E. Creagan, MD Sunrise&nbsp;&nbsp;as seen from the transition area, Kailua-Kona, HI during Ironman 2017 Last month, I wrote in a blog discussing the fact that it's very OK to walk when ra...

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